9 Aug hike & Swim: Ham Tin Wan
11:30pm 24 Jul UPDATES: As higher typhoon signals be hoisted soon, for safety consideration, this hike has been rescheduled to 9 Aug. Please feel free to update your RSVP! Our hosts miss the “back garden of Hong Kong”. Let’s trek to the stunning nature and blue-green water again. We will take the easy way, ie. 6.5km hike on shaded paths of MacLehose Trail Section 2 ahead of swimming/ a break. There is On Kee Store (安記士多) at the edge of Ham Tin Wan for our replenishments. Please prepare enough CASH paying (about HK$100)for yourself buying drinks and food/ snacks, such as spring rolls, fried rice or instant noodles. To cater for our relaxing style in summer, we will take boat back to Sai Kung town. Please prepare extra HK$180 in cash for the boat fee. Each has to be responsible for his or her own payment. Plans: Pak Tam Au– Tai Long Village –Ham Tin Wan swim/rest — boat back to Sai Kung town Date: Sun 9 Aug 2026 Meeting time: 1pm PROMPT, Bus won't wait! Gather at: No.94 Bus, Bus Terminus, Sai Kung Difficulties: 2.5+/5 (adding with the heat) \Subject to the weather: we may walk back 3km understairs of Chek Kang to take boat back in case. WHAT TO BRING 1. A 😃 2. Hat\, sunblock\, sunglasses and umbrella (flippers & swim stuff if you swim) 3. At least 2 litre of energy drinks & electrolyte chews 4. Proper clothing & shoes catering for the above-mentioned event 5. Hiking/sports backpack\, no shopping bag please 6. Poles if necessary 7. Sweat cloth for replacement 8. portable ice to cool down IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1/ Please be punctual 2/ Please wear sports attire catering for the event 3/ No radios, No guests OTHER INFORMATION 1.“No Shows” especially last-minute absence without a head up will be recorded. 2. Habitual “No Shows” will be removed from the group. 3. Be responsible\, please update your RSVP at least 4 hours prior to the activity if you can’t make it. If it is an hour or less before the event\, please call our Host. Disclaimer: Hong Kong Healthy Outings organizes events on an amateur basis. By joining the events, all participants are deemed to have read and understood the activity description, to have determined that they are of a suitable fitness level to undertake the events, and to have agreed to exonerate the leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the walks from any liabilities or claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising therefrom.
